4 Part Technique - A great series of beginner techniques. HipThrow to Armbar, Side Control to Mount, Armbar and American from Mount, and Back Control to Rear Naked Choke.

2 Part Technique - This sequence of techniques are great fundamentals for novice students.

2 Part Technique - The Single Leg is one of the most used takedowns in grappling sports. This variation of the Single Leg uses the aid of the Collar to help break the opponent's posture.

2 Part Technique - The Collar and Elbow Control and Over Under Control are the most common controls used for a successful throw or leg trip. For this leg trip, step outside and force your opponent down with your Collar and Elbow Contro...

3 Part Technique - The Bridge Escape vs Side Control is a great technique to either escape Side Control or to start chaining together other Side Control escapes. The Collar and Elbow Control can be used with techniques, such as the Hoo...

2 Part Technique - Use the Collar and Elbow Control from Standing to snap the opponent down to a Front Head Lock. A second snapping motion while sprawling with the Front Head Lock will drag the opponent to the mat. Use the control to p...

2 Part Technique - Avoid letting the opponent control your arms from Mount, which is needed to roll you over. If the opponent pushes at your knee for the half guard, bring your foot forward to counter his escape. Recognize if the oppon...

2 Part Technique - Proper attention to hand fighting will lead to ideal grips and control to set up for a takedown. Fight for a grip on his collar and a grip on his wrist. Yank down on his collar to force the opponent to react by openi...

2 Part Technique - While maintaing side control on an opponent with an Underhook, he may drape and expose his arm over the opposite shoulder you would normally attempt the Far Side Armbar from Side Control on. In the event that this ha...

2 Part Technique - Utilize a quick bump of your hips to redistribute your opponent's weight between his hands and his legs while mounted; this will make his hips lighter and easier to maneuver for escape. If your opponent's arm is out ...

1 Part Technique - If you wind up mounted and your opponent isn't susceptible to the Arm Control Bridge Escape, switch gears and try the Turning Mount Escape instead. Make sure to keep your elbows inside and bridge before trying to hip...

3 Part Technique - Recovering the Closed Guard from underneath Side Control is a matter of applying the proper body mechanics and leverage against your opponent to create the space needed for escape. A normal hip escape in this situati...